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Rare video of shark eating giant squid goes viral – Shedd Aquarium's Tim Binder on what we can learn from this rare glimpse of an elusive animal
It's a video that very few people get to see, much less capture in person.
A TV crew was lucky enough to catch footage of an 8-foot shark feasting on a rare giant squid, off the Australian coast. The crew just happened to be filming in the area.
The giant squid was estimated to be over 12 feet long, but had already been partially eaten when the crew arrived. It was reportedly so heavy that the crew wasn't able to haul it into the boat to study it further.
This morning on "Early Start," Shedd Aquarium's vice president of animals collections Tim Binder explains how elusive these creatures are, and explains what scientists can learn from seeing this footage.
'Science Guy' Bill Nye explains it all: Venus transiting the sun, Shuttle Enterprise makes its final journey and stopping summer brain drain
Last night, as the sun set on the East Coast, the planet Venus began its "transit." In this rare event, the planet Venus passes between the sun and the Earth. If you missed it, you'll have to wait until 2117 to see it again.
One other worldly event you can catch today: Shuttle Enterprise is making its final journey towards New York City's Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. CNN will have live coverage of this event all through the morning.
This is just one way the worlds of science and space are becoming relevant to kids, who Bill Nye "The Science Guy" claims could use more science education. He's teaming up with Sophia.org to help stem kids 'summer brain drain,' claiming that students can lose up to 40% of what they learn during the school year in lose lazy days.
This morning on "Early Start," Bill Nye talks about these space stories in the news, and explains why it's so important to keep a child's education going through the summer months.
For more information on the education site Nye is partnering with, visit Sophia.org.
Is Sheryl Crow's brain tumor a cause for concern? Elizabeth Cohen explains
Elizabeth Cohen explains why doctors are taking a 'wait and see' approach to Sheryl Crow's brain tumor diagnosis.
What's trending for June 6th, 2012
Blowback for Gwyneth Paltrow's n-word tweet, doll allegedly uses profanity & gas can, not child, strapped in car seat.
MYB: Can Facebook make money from ads?
Christine Romans on challenges Facebook has in getting its users to buy products or services through the social network.
Shuttle Enterprise makes final journey to Intrepid museum – Alina Cho shares details
The Shuttle Enterprise will be making its final journey this morning...by sea.
The shuttle is on the back of a barge this morning which will be moved to its final resting place at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space museum in Manhattan. Enterprise is making the trip today after weather delayed the trip yesterday.
Alina Cho is live in Jersey City, New Jersey this morning with the details, and she has the latest on minor damage the shuttle suffered in transit.
Jury selection in Sandusky trial continues amidst reports the former coach allegedly gave gifts, wrote letters to victims
Susan Candiotti on jury selection in the Sandusky trial and new reports claim he gave victims letters and gifts.
Early Reads for Wednesday, June 6th, 2012
We know you have to run this morning, so here's a quick look at the big stories of the day:
Top News stories:
* Walker's Wisconsin win big blow to unions, smaller one to Obama
* Jerry Sandusky allegedly sent love letters
* Sheryl Crow reveals brain tumor diagnosis
Early Reads:
* From NYTimes.com: Morning-after pills don't prevent implantation
* From LATimes.com: Disney bans junk-food advertising on programs for children
* From Oregonian.com: Herpes verdict in Portland: Woman wins $900,000 after getting disease from date
Don't forget to tune in to "Early Start" weekdays at 5am Eastern for more on the day's news.
Sho Yano on getting an M.D. at 21 years old
He began college at age nine, medical school at 12. Now at the ripe old age of 21, Sho Yano is set to become the youngest graduate ever at the University of Chicago's Medical School when he receives his diploma this Saturday.
In fact, he's 2 years younger than most students when they enter medical school. And he's already received a Ph.D. in molecular genetics and cell biology under his belt.
Sho talks with Ashleigh Banfield live on "Early Start" this morning to talk about his remarkable achievement.
MYB: Top employer picks for MBA grads
Alison Kosik talks about CNNMoney.com's exclusive list of MBA graduates' top picks for employers. See the full list here.
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